Rough draw for China

2011-09-23 07:50:28

China's men's rugby Sevens team faces a daunting task to pick up world ranking points after it was drawn with regional powerhouse South Korea in the group stage of this weekend's Borneo Sevens tournament.

China to London in three steps

2011-09-23 07:50:28

After breezing through the group stage, China moves up to the crossover round for a quarterfinal game against Lebanon at the 26th FIBA Asia Championship.

Tennis season will end in grand fashion

2011-09-23 07:50:28

Some of the nation's top players are scheduled to play in the Mercedes-Benz Cup Grand Prix event in Nangjing, the capital city of Jiangsu province, from Oct 25-30.

Grassroots sports to be promoted

2011-09-23 07:50:28

China is a big country, so China should play a big role in world sports. The world's top sports official hailed China's role in promoting sports among common people on Thursday.

China has to wait for hosting Olympics again

2011-09-23 06:40:55

China will have to settle for hosting just about everything other than the Olympics for a long time to come, the President of the International Olympic Committee said here on Thursday.

China beats Japan to face Lebanon in quarters

2011-09-22 14:10:27

Hosts China overcame Japan 84-58 to stay unbeaten at 2011 FIBA Asia Men's Basketball Championship on Wednesday and will play against Lebanon in Friday's quarterfinal games.

World Conference on Sport for All opens in Beijing

2011-09-22 13:19:17

Some 600 sports and government representatives, delegates from UN agencies, NGOs and academics from around the world are meeting in Beijing as the 14th World Conference on Sport for All opened Wednesday in Beijing.

Chan aims to extend winning run at Panasonic Open

2011-09-22 09:17:10

Chinese Taipei's Chan Yih-shin is hoping that his winning run will continue when he tees off at the Asia Pacific Panasonic Open at Biwako Country Club in Shiga, Japan.

Still the star, even in a booth

2011-09-22 08:00:50

Yao Ming doesn't have to play in a game to be one of its biggest attractions. The retired Chinese basketball icon is back in the limelight at the FIBA Asia Championship, rounding out CCTV's broadcast team for eight of China's games as a color commentator.

Retired star backs team's chance

2011-09-22 08:00:50

With media and fans pessimistic about the team's chance to claim gold at the FIBA Asia Championship, Yao Ming said he still considers it the favorite.

Gag order lifted - if there was one

2011-09-22 08:00:50

After a deafeningly quiet summer, the Chinese basketball team is talking again.

China enjoys 5th straight win at Asian Championships

2011-09-21 10:12:04

Asian basketball powerhouse China, South Korea and Iran enjoyed their fifth straight victory at the FIBA Asian championships on Tuesday. China defeated Jordan 93-60 on home court.